Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Khariar Road APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What Put Khariar Road APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 16.2% above the period average and just 14.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,400 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khariar Road APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,581. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Khariar Road APMC posted this Onion rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.